July Classes for RCMusic exams in Harmony, History and Theory

Note: Extended Deadline for RCMusic August Theory Exam Registration
No late fees, for details see Summer Flyer or call 416-493-3176

Classes begin June 29, 2020 Summer Flyer
Two classes per-week. Total of 12 Classes to exam.
Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

Private lessons available for vacationers. Avoid missing classes if possible!

Frequent theory questions.

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Theory Classes for RCMusic Performance Levels 5-8

RCMusic Level 5-6 Theory Class $325
Textbook $40: Theory of the Spheres: Level 5-6 by Lynn & Peter Ware
Required for Grade 5 & 6 Performance Certificate
1.Mon & Wed 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (12 x 1.5) 18 hours
Begins 6-30-20 George Liu: MM U of T

Comprehensive RCMusic Level 5-8 Theory $425
Preperation for RCMusic Level 8 Theory Exam
Textbook Book $40: Comprehensive Advanced Rudiments by L & P Ware
Covers RCMusic Level 5, 6, 7, & 8 Theory Requirements: Save $1455
Required for Levels 8-ARCT Performance Certificate and Satisfies requirement for Level 5, 6 & 7 practical certificate.
1. Tuesday & Thursday: 10 AM - 12:30 PM (12 x 2.5 hrs) 30 hrs
Begins 06-30-20 George Liu: MM U of T
2. Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30PM - 9:00PM (12 x 2.5 hrs) 30 hrs
Begins 06-30-20 (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

Harmony & History Classes for RCMusic Performance Level 9

RCMusic Level 9 History $336
Textbook $45: Bach to Bernstein, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Level 9 Performance Certificate
1. Monday & Wednesday: 10.00 AM - 12:00 PM (12 x 2 hrs) 24 hrs
Begins 07-2-19 (Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M)
2. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:00PM - 7:30PM (18 x 1.5 hrs) 27 hrs
Begins 07-2-19 (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

RCMusic Level 9 Harmony $450
Textbook $50: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 1, by P. Ware
Required for Level 9 Performance Certificate
1. Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30PM - 9:00PM (12 x 2.5 hrs) 30 hrs
Begins 07-2-19 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Level 9 Keyboard Harmony Private Lessons $737.00
12 One-Hour Private Lesson Package with RCMusic examination papers. For Pianists.
Substitutes for the RCMusic written Level 9 Harmony Exam.
(Dr. David Swan, DMA, IU)

Harmony & History Classes for RCMusic Performance Level 10

RCMusic Level 10 History $336
Textbook $45: From Bingen to Beethoven, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Level 10 Performance Certificate
1. Tuesday & Wednesday 12:30 - 2:45PM (12 x 2.25 hrs) 27 hrs
Begins 07-2-19 (Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M)

RCMusic Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint $450
Textbook $55: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 2, by P. Ware
1. Tuesday & Thursday: 10.00AM - 12:30PM (12 x 2.5 hrs) 30hrs
Begins 07-2-19 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Harmony & History Classes for RCMusic Performance Level ARCT

RCMusic ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint $475
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 3, by P. Ware
1. Monday & Wednesday: 1.00PM - 3:15PM
Begins 07-2-19 (Dr. David Swan, DMA, IU)

RCMusic ARCT History $450*
Textbook $52.45 RCMusic Celebrate Theory ARCT History
1. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30PM - 9:00PM (12 x 2.25 hrs) 27 hrs
Begins 07-2-19

RCMusic ARCT Analysis $475*
Textbook $65: Analysis in the Spheres, by P. Ware
1. Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00PM - 3:15PM (18 x 1.5 hrs) 27 hrs
Begins 07-2-19 (Dr. David Swan, DMA, IU)

Private lessons are offered in all theory subjects.

August Examination Dates
Rudiments, History & Counterpoint Exams: Friday Aug. 9th, 2018
Rudiments, Harmony and Analysis Exams: Saturday Aug. 10th, 2018

See Private Theory Packages for all Subjects

Click to Call for Details: 905-479-0591

Theory & Harmony Classes

Music students are busy students. Daily practice requirements intermingle with school homework and a variety of athletic and extra math classes. Summer offers a respite from school; however, music theory and history classes require a dedicated minimum of two hours of work per day throughout the full week (14 hours of work per week). If you must take a vacation during the intensive six-week period, please take the once-per-week classes that begin in May. Plan to incorporate private lessons with the instructor to ensure the information gap is not so great as to threaten a successful outcome.

Comprehensive Level 8 Theory

This fast track class relies on a quick uptake of information that is then immediately relied upon in order to complete homework. Some students are “slow starters” and may not complete the first assignment or memorise essential information. It is essential to be proactive with the first class or the wheels of progress will soon be so far gone that students may not catch up. This class requires logic and a good working memory as well as an excellent long-term memory. If difficulty arises with any topic, parents should be prepared to support the class with supplemental private lessons with the instructor.

Harmony

Harmony has a reputation of being “difficult”. Harmony is like driving in downtown traffic to find a new location. It takes full concentration and a constant monitoring in the moment. As the instructor works through problems, the key changes with every question. Think in the key of D flat major, what is the dominant and leading tone? Now go to A major, what is the third of the subdominant? Many students enter harmony having forgotten their level 8 theory such as the basic key signatures, technical names, parts of the triad and inversions of the triad and dominant seventh chord. The class requires that students have previous knowledge and can think about those facts. If not, they can not follow and therefore will not “understand”. The instructor will review these basic facts, but it will require an immediate uptake by the student if they have forgotten or suffer from an inadequate foundation. Be prepared to take private lessons as needed to compensate.

No Registration Fees

Textbooks

All material is specifically written for RCMusic examination preparation. Successive classes and books offer a consistent approach and layout creating an easy path through the advanced exams.

Homework Check

Theory class students arrive early to have homework checked at the desk.

History Classes

Music history classes are misrepresented as “memory-only”. Through selected repertory, students learn about musical form. How many Vivaldi concertos would a string player need to perform before they realized that the full orchestra tutti was in alternation with the solo violin? Memory is the weak substitute for experience. How many Beethoven piano sonatas does one need to play to understand the dramatic dynamic style of the Classical period? So yes, for those who do not remember that tempo rubato was an element of that Chopin Nocturne, it may seem like “memorization” is the main point. The great news is that even for those students who are cognizant of style and form, the orchestra and vocal/choral repertory bring new understanding and ways to listen to music to increase enjoyment and enrich life.
History self-study (memorisation of a book) does not provide understanding or appreciation of the music itself or accomplishments of the composers. Parents invest in practical lessons, often over the course of ten years, so their children can appreciate music and acquire a skill. Why then deprive them of the insight of a knowledgeable and inspiring instructor? So many parents cite the savings of money, however the hourly class fee is $14, much lower than a math class ($17.50/$18.00) which is usually ongoing and supplements what should already be taught in school.
RCMusic has unveiled their on-line class, but the creators of Silicon Valley and the internet are wisely forbidding any screen time to their own children due to its addictive and anti-social nature. Gone unchecked, teenagers and young adults quickly become addicted to their cell phones. Do parents want to support additional screen time? The strength of music and athletics is the focus of attention and development of concentration and of connecting with other students and teachers in their learning process. Children and teens develop best without screens.

RCMusic National Gold Medal Winner

Eric Tan with his Music Theory Teachers Lynn and Peter Ware

Eric Tan received the highest national theory average for all RCMusic theory exams required for ARCT in Canada (excluding rudiments classes). His grade average was 95! See other RCMusic National Gold Medal Winners from Ware.

RCMusic Level 9 Through ARCT Theory Classes require consistent, methodical and dedicated minds and develop tremendous intellectual capacity. A positive, pro-active attitude is essential for students to absorb theoretical ideas. Students of Ware have gone on to Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell.